Year 4 Teacher

Our school is a caring, inclusive, and ambitious primary school seeking to appoint an outstanding Year 4 Class Teacher to join our dedicated team. We are looking for a passionate and highly motivated teacher who has high expectations for all pupils and is committed to delivering engaging, high-quality teaching that enables every child to succeed.

This is an exciting opportunity for a fully qualified teacher to become part of a supportive school community where staff wellbeing, professional development, and excellent outcomes for children are at the heart of everything we do.

Year 4 Class Teacher

Salary: £130 - £160 per day
Contract: Full Time
Start Date: Monday 2nd October 2026
Location: Nelson

The Role

The successful candidate will:

• Take responsibility for a Year 4 class, creating a positive and stimulating learning environment.
• Plan and deliver creative, engaging, and challenging lessons that inspire pupils to achieve their full potential.
• Assess, monitor, and track pupil progress, using assessment information effectively to inform teaching.
• Maintain high expectations of behaviour, learning, and attendance.
• Support pupils' academic, personal, social, and emotional development.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues, parents, and external agencies to ensure the best outcomes for children.
• Contribute to the wider life of the school through extracurricular activities and school events.

We Are Looking For Someone Who:

• Holds Qualified Teacher Status (QTS).
• Has experience teaching within Key Stage 2, ideally in Lower Key Stage 2.
• Demonstrates excellent classroom practice and a strong understanding of the primary curriculum.
• Has high expectations and aspirations for all pupils.
• Possesses strong behaviour management skills and can create a nurturing learning environment.
• Is reflective, enthusiastic, and committed to ongoing professional development.
• Works effectively as part of a team and has excellent communication skills.
• Shares our commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.

We Can Offer:

• Friendly, enthusiastic, and motivated pupils who enjoy learning.
• A welcoming and supportive staff team.
• A strong commitment to professional development and career progression.
• High-quality leadership and mentoring support.
• A positive school culture with a focus on staff wellbeing.
• Well-resourced learning environments and opportunities to contribute to school improvement.

Safeguarding

Our school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be subject to an enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references, online searches, and all other pre-employment checks in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education.

How to Apply

Attach your CV to the application, outlining all your relevant teaching experience.  

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All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
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